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About the Course

This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping you master tough subjects. Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life. If you’re already an expert, this peep under the mental hood will give you ideas for turbocharging successful learning, including counter-intuitive test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. If you’re struggling, you’ll see a structured treasure trove of practical techniques that walk you through what you need to do to get on track. If you’ve ever wanted to become better at anything, this course will help serve as your guide. This course can be taken independent of, concurrent with, or prior to, its companion course, Mindshift. (Learning How to Learn is more learning-focused, and Mindshift is more career-focused.) A related course by the same instructors is Uncommon Sense Teaching. To join the fully translated Portuguese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprender To join the fully translated Spanish version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/aprendiendo-a-aprender To join the fully translated Chinese version of the course, visit: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ruhe-xuexi To join the fully translated French version of the course, visit : http://www.coursera.org/learn/apprendre-comment-apprendre...

Top reviews

WW

Aug 25, 2021

While following this course I had fun and I started to enjoy again to learn in a properly/right way. It can be fun and playful. Thanks a lot for this course Prof. Oakley, Prof. Sejnowski and Coursera!

JR

Oct 22, 2017

This Course Is awesome it gave me a new look on how my brain works and that i should actually take breaks which is probably why i get frustrated. I am Excited to Put what i have learned into practice.

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By Mitesh V

Oct 31, 2021

Some of the topics discussed in the course were really an eye opener and were easy to follow. I have already started to get better at learning. I also realized what mistakes I was doing when I reflected on my learning so far. Excellent course material with good testing materials every now and then to reinforce your understanding.

By Antonio E S M

Feb 5, 2021

El curso es muy bueno, cubre las nociones básicas del aprendizaje y provee recursos y estructuras para facilitarlo. Una lástima que no hubiera tenido la oportunidad de hacer este curso cuando estaba en la universidad, ¡pero nunca es tarde para aprender y para mejorar la forma de hacerlo!.

Enhorabuena a los autores y muchas gracias.

By Dinara M

Apr 22, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course, I will be recommending it to all my friends. I have gained a lot of understanding on techniques that I used to follow when learning as a child or a young adult on a subconscious level, and now I finally know why. Also, the intro to the work of brain, has been very helpful to chunk the topics.

By Jorge G d A

Mar 30, 2020

This course has provided me several tips to tackle daily problems that people face everyday and not only for studying also at work or any action which implies will from you. This will not change your life of study style radically but in the long term thanks to the impletation of these fantastic habits! 100% recomendable GO FOR IT!

By Renee K

Nov 10, 2019

This course has seriously helped me learn and organize myself while learning new amounts of knowledge and handling the procrastination that may crawl through at times. the effective methods such as pomadora

technique and helpful interviews from people of other disciplines.

Thank you for sparing your time to make such helpful videos.

By Oleksandr K

Mar 28, 2018

I'm very thankful to Barbara for that course. It took me 2 years to finally finish it :) Although I see some area of improvement. There are a lot of myths related to learning: like best time to study is between 9 and 12 am, etc. and it would be great if these things were proved or debunked during this course. Thank you, Oleksandr.

By Ge-An O

Jan 15, 2017

This course provides the student a solid foundation for learning. The lessons are very informative and well explained. I also liked that the instructors provided additional reading resources and informative interviews. This course helped me deal with and effectively overcome my procrastination! I am truly grateful for this course!

By FERNANDO C

Dec 8, 2015

Muy recomendado este curso. Te permite entender como funciona la memoria y los procesos de aprendizaje. Te ayuda a optimizar el tiempo para enfocarte en el estudio y las actividades que requieran atención. Un excelente curso recomendado para estudiantes y personas interesadas en mejorar su capacidad de aprendizaje y concentración.

By SHAZAD K

Oct 10, 2015

Excellent. The course progresses from simple to complex learning methods.

I found Dr.Oakley's candid declaration of her anxieties with Math and Science

gave me tremendous amount of encouragement to pursue my studies in Math

and Science. I am already sharing my knowledge from this course with others.

Thanks to Dr.Oakley and her team.

By Himnit S

Oct 7, 2015

A great course with a wonderful mix of nuggets of neuroscience and tips and tricks to make your learning faster, stronger, and more long-lasting. The videos are short and crisp and do not beat about the bush. The subtle element of humour in everything, including test options, adds to the awesomeness. Wish there's a sequel to this!

By مريم ب ع ز ا

Jul 26, 2023

Here I learned that different patterns of thinking and ways to stay away from procrastination and procrastination and how to avoid them and when it is useful

I thank everyone in charge of the course for the adequate explanation supported by evidence, and I hope to always be among your hardworking students

Thank you from the heart

By Naw F W

Jul 4, 2021

It is absolutely great if you put your true effort on this learning how to course.You will know how to learn creatively and critcally without spending so much time on learning. I got many tips and techniques for my further learning and tackling tough subjects. I strongly recommend to attend this course. Thank you for this course.

By Guillermo D

Dec 29, 2020

Wow, what a well time invested! I am so happy I took the time to take this course and I am leaving with so much more knowledge and tools and techniques to tackle and study and learning in my next course and life in general. Thank you, thank you..... this course turned out to be so enjoyable and I will be recommending it for sure!

By Ignacio E

Oct 22, 2020

This course will definitely be a learning tool that will make any student of any subject a confident and more successful student. I would recommend this course to everybody, it was just awesome. The course was filled with so much good information, I'm certain anybody who takes this course will become a better learner. Thx to all

By Deleted A

Sep 20, 2020

Best course ever on the subject. Barbara sure knows how to catch and keep one's attention and focus. I definitively recommend this course to anyone who is interested on learning how to learn or even someone who is just curious about the brain and the way it works when it comes to learning, memory or procrastination and much more.

By Mohamed S

Aug 30, 2020

Amazing courses, in content and delivery. I consider it a base for any learning journey, and I wish I learned this material 10 years ago.

I felt that every word was carefully selected to deliver the right message, even the optional interviews were very inspiring and added value to the core content.

Thank you so much Barbara Oakley!

By Alisher K

Jun 6, 2020

Hi! Firstly I want to say that it's a great course to start your introduction with coursera, and it's a wonderful opportunity to try your abilities online. Also i want to notice fact that I have consolidated my previous knowledge,and knew many skills which will help me in the future to understand new material.

Thank you very much!

By Hang N

Apr 9, 2019

As a curious learner but always struggle to fight my procrastination, this course helps me out.The structure of this course is easy to follow, and it serves lots of useful information from other experts.I'm currently writing a blog post regarding what I have learned after this course an will spend the time to revisit this course.

By Chriscavin W

Jan 5, 2019

Great course that goes into the reasoning and happenings in the brain during the process of learning. Provides useful tips on various methods to better learn, and also those to help avoid inefficient use of time. Offered some new perspectives towards my own learning, tons of resources, and last but not least, very warm lecturers!

By Rakky C

Dec 26, 2018

The amount of techniques that we get from this course help us not only throughout our learning processes but also can be considered life-changing skills: on the moment that we are able to recognise how our brain works, we become more aware on how to master it. I hope I can use those lessons on diverse areas of my life and career.

By Sergio G

Jun 27, 2018

I really enjoyed this course, the first weeks took me more time to complete, but as I started using techniques that were recommended, then I could complete lectures and assignments on time but also having more time to relax. One of the things I really appreciate is the "focus on process instead of the product". Loved this course!

By Ebony R

Apr 9, 2018

This was a great course. It was my second time attempting the course and I'm glad that I was able to finish it and learn from it. I had read A Mind for Numbers when I first attempted the course and enjoyed it. It will be good to revisit the learning tools in this course periodically to continue to help me become a better learner.

By Marta K

Jun 18, 2017

Great course to get the basics of learning methods. Even those who thought they were "in the know" on this topic will learn something new — especially through the supplementary interviews. It's also surprisingly funny, in a surprisingly non-pathetic way (i.e. not like "oh an academic is trying to be funny <eyeroll>) . Good stuff!

By Nishant C

Apr 30, 2017

Brilliant course. It was an eye opener for me. I realized how many mistakes I had done in my life when trying to learn things. I think this course would be game changer in my life as I would 5X my speed of learning things. And knowledge and speed of learning is the prime ingredients to succeed. This course gives you super powers.

By Riaz U

Jan 24, 2016

I have enrolled in this course to get some idea on how I could do better when I am writing my PhD thesis. As I went along, I felt I should have the privilege to enroll in this course years before, because that way my learning since then would be a lot more effective. Thanks for all who are involved in this course. Regards -- Riaz